Motorola’s sensors use ZigBee protocol for wireless networking

The semiconductor division of Motorola Inc. announced that it’s offering acceleration and pressure sensor integrated circuits (ICs) that are compatible with IEEE’s 802.15.4 wireless standard. This protocol, also known as ZigBee, can increase sensor network convenience and reduce installation costs.

By Control Engineering Staff

10/02/2003

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The semiconductor division of Motorola Inc . announced that it’s offering acceleration and pressure sensor integrated circuits (ICs) that are compatible with IEEE’s 802.15.4 wireless standard. This protocol, also known as ZigBee , can increase sensor network convenience and reduce installation costs. The company adds that ZigBee also provides interoperability among multiple sensors for automation, control, monitoring and maintenance.

Similarly, ZigBee-compatible sensors ease reconfiguration and eliminate the need for rewiring once installed. Wireless sensor networks can obtain real-time data without physical contact, which enables remote monitoring and further reduced labor costs, according to Motorola. These sensors use micro-electromechanical systems (MEMs), which is a micron-sized mechanical technology, to sense, process and/or control surrounding environments.